Valerian I antoninianus, AD 253-260
Item — Box: 2, Item: 58
Scope and Contents
He was proclaimed emperor by his troops and on the murder of Aemilian he was undisputed ruler of the empire. The reign of Valerian I was marked by many frontier troubles and in AD 256 he left Rome to fight the Persians. In AD 260 Valerian was captured and made prisoner and he spent the rest of his life in captivity in Persia.
Dates
- Creation: AD 253-260
Creator
- From the Collection: Handshu, Joel, 1946-1998 (Collector, Person)
Access Restrictions
This collection is open for research.
Extent
From the Collection: 0.8 linear feet (2 boxes, 175 coins)
Language of Materials
From the Collection: English
Physical Description
Obverse: Head of Valerian I; Reverse: Salus standing
Repository Details
Part of the Special Collections Repository
Contact:
Special Collections
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Charleston South Carolina 29424
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Special Collections
College of Charleston Libraries
66 George Street
Charleston South Carolina 29424
(843) 953-8016
(843) 953-6319 (Fax)